Review
Fashion is in love with art like never before. Blurring the lines between art and style, the TARUN TAHILIANI Autumn Winter Collection 2016 does away with the distinction, revealing clothes that transform into a breathtaking drama and sensuality.
Inspired by noted sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee’slife size hemp and cast bronze sculptures to which the artist has breathed into them a striking semblance to organic motifs. The atelier plays with a colour palette in earthy tones which include re-imagined renditions of ravishing red, cobalt blue, charcoal, olive and rust that celebrates the onset of fall with colours from her palette.
Textured handloom fabrics are combined with contemporary silhouettes with cascades and cowl drapes on gilets, capes, concept sarees and dresses to reflect the sculptor’s ideology in a tactile and fashionable form.
The bold and colourful stripes and checks remind you of the rich visual intensity of Asian textile tradition even as the studio incorporates a gamut of textiles that lends itself to kurtas, kaftans, tunics and shift dresses. Enhanced by aari, resham, and brush embroidery and embellished with resham threads, and antique gold sequins, the collection presents a natural feel to fabrics such as soft net, Italian tulle, crepe georgette, micro pleated tulle, chanderi and heavy crepe georgette.
